It's a little late for this pumpkin to get started, but it offers a beautiful beginning.
We weren't quite to the "frost on the pumpkins" status, but there was a nip in the air this morning, reminding us that it won't be long.
After a couple of rainy days, I saw stars in the early morning sky and fog rising at daylight.
I also wore another layer on my morning outings, and it was needed.
Cool weather brings back the enjoyment of working on outdoor projects.
Yesterday I chose the electric fence around the barnyard.
When it's not on, the fence wire serves as Lefty and CB's favorite toy.
Look the human square in the eye, grab ahold of the wire and pull it until it either rebounds or snaps.
Well, it snaps a lot of the time, so the electric charge that runs through the wire will not do its job.
So, I tightened a lot of wire, replaced some and nailed in some new insulators.
Around here, we usually need only a couple of times of turning on the fence charger to keep our horses honest and respectful.
Still, occasionally boredom sets in and they have to have something fun to do.
I'll probably turn the charger on for a night this week, just to rebuild some respect before they snap it again.
Here's some news for those of us who love to do the Bull River Loop drive.
U.S. Forest Service - Kootenai National Forest
The closure order in effect for the Ross Creek Cedars Area on the Three Rivers Ranger District will be rescinded and the site will open Friday, September 12th.
Ross Creek Cedar Scenic area has been closed for much needed improvements. The summer project improved the existing nature trail to provide a consistent, sustainable trail surface that meets Forest Accessibility Standards for all users and better defines the route.
The updated trail will also help protect the grove and other vegetation from the high visitation rates. New benches, bridges, and portions of boardwalk were installed, and new signs are forthcoming.
If you visit, please be respectful of these improvements and help keep this wonderful place special for all to enjoy.
Thank you to the project contractor and our local recreation crew for their efforts!
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It will be fun to see the improvements.
For decades, Robert Redford has been one of my favorite actors, so much so that one of my students once brought me a poster of him.
The poster hung in our living room and probably burned in our house fire in 1984.
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It may have been this one from The Electric Horseman.
The same student, Molly, also invited me to her house to watch a newly released documentary film. Her dad Dann McCann was an Oscar-winning documentary film maker so he had access to such opportunities.
Redford was an actor who was not only handsome but also highly respected for his attention toward the environment.
His legacy will also live on through the Sundance Film Festival, which he founded.
Redford did well on many levels of his life, and his memory will be a positive one.
RIP, Robert Redford.
Foster went to the doctor yesterday. He has been totally blind for at least three years.
Earlier this year, we discovered a small growth on his eyelid. Dr. Kelly, new owner of Center Valley Vets, said it was benign and not to worry.
Well, lately, his eye has been running occasionally, and I discovered last week while applying his daily eye drops that the white part of that eye appeared a bit enflamed.
So, he had an eye exam yesterday, complete with a glaucoma test, and the doctor saw nothing concerning.
She thinks the growth may be is causing some irritation, so she gave me a bottle of antibiotic drops in case there's a slight infection.
It was a good visit for Foster. He received excellent care and TLC from both Dr. Kelly and her vet tech intern Makayla.
Makayla spent the summer at Center Valley Vets and will go back to school in Oregon to finish her veterinary tech studies. Then, she plans to return to Sandpoint.
Speaking of apples, I think of teachers and then I think of education.
This morning another good letter appeared in the Daily Bee, and since I once babysat (actually teen sat) the author, I thought it was worth posting. Plus, the message resounds to me.
Chris is absolutely right: enhanced literacy could solve many of the woes of the world, including here in the United States.
Thanks, Chris, for writing your letter.
Our daughter-in-law Debbie and her food bank staff and volunteers are working hard to make this event a success.
Not only would that be nice, but, more importantly, the event's successful results will meet the needs of many who can use help feeding their families.
So, check out the information on the images and click on the link where you can find a variety of ways to support the event and add to the nutritional needs of our community.
You don't have to attend the event to help its success.
Ending hunger bite by bite.
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